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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,047.36, 34,559.45 and 13,433.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,047.36, 34,559.45 and 13,433.33 is: 20,143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,047.36 : 34,559.45 = 13,433.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,047.36/34,559.45 = 13,433.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,047.36x = 34,559.45 × 13,433.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,047.36x = 464,248,371.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,248,371.68/23,047.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,143.24

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